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Is Ethiopia's northern Tigray region on the brink of a fresh conflict?
DW News  |  Feb 07, 2025

Amid soaring prices, some Tigray locals have stormed banks to withdraw money to buy and hoard food and other essential goods.

58 Ethiopian nationals rescued from human trafficking ring in Kitengela
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Feb 05, 2025

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) shared that preliminary findings indicate the victims had been brought to the house three days earlie...

Police launch major operation against Oromo Liberation Army in Isiolo, Marsabit
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 04, 2025

In a statement, NPS said "Operation Ondoa Jangili" will flush out those of the OLA criminal elements hiding within the two counties in Sololo, Moyale,...

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed re-elected president of Ethiopia's ruling party
Amina Wako  |  Feb 02, 2025

The announcement was made by the Office of the Prime Minister on Sunday, confirming that Abiy secured the position “with a significant number of votes...

Somalia, Turkey deepen strategic partnership with political, defense deals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 30, 2025

A similar agreement is set to be signed with Ethiopia’s ruling Prosperity Party (PP) in Addis Ababa on Friday.

Somalia says Egypt to deploy military units to the country in bilateral agreement
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 29, 2025

Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmed Moallim Fiqi said that the country had in recent times faced external pressure to block Egypt from joining...

Ethiopia’s coffee export revenue hits $988 million, surpassing targets
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 22, 2025

The Ethiopian government has focused on improving coffee quality and sustainability, investing in training for farmers and encouraging eco-friendly fa...

Currency change leaves Ethiopia’s GDP halved, debt burden heavier
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 21, 2025

The rise was attributed to the exchange rate adjustment and new loans amounting to $1.6 billion, secured from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) an...

Thousands protest in Ethiopia’s Mekelle over schools’ non-compliance with court’s hijab rulings
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 21, 2025

The Axum City District Court had previously suspended the directive prohibiting Muslim students from wearing hijabs and summoned five schools to respo...

Tigray's forgotten internally displaced people grapple with severe social and economic challenges
DW News  |  Jan 21, 2025

According to Tigray's interim regional administration, nearly one million displaced people have not been able to return to their homes.

IMF's board approves second review of Ethiopia's $3.4 billion programme
Reuters  |  Jan 18, 2025

The IMF's role in Ethiopia's debt overhaul has come under criticism from some quarters, including from World Bank staff, who questioned the conclusion...

Somalia's opposition says pacts with Ethiopian, other countries signed without parliament’s approval
Hassan Mohamed  |  Jan 15, 2025

The leaders accused President Hassan of going against a parliamentary censure motion he sponsored against Ethiopia when it signed a maritime agreement...

Somalia wants Ethiopia included in new African Union mission despite troop quota challenges
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 15, 2025

AUSSOM replaces the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), marking a critical phase in transferring national security responsibilities t...

Over 30,000 displaced as Ethiopia’s fentale volcanic region is hit by numerous earthquakes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

Local officials have also reported widespread damage to homes, schools, health centres, and roads.

Ethiopia and Somalia restore full diplomatic, trade ties
Hassan Mohamed  |  Jan 11, 2025

The leaders reaffirmed that the stability of the region requires strong cooperation between the two countries based on mutual trust, confidence and re...

Ethiopian PM Abiy unveils West Godey Irrigation Project in Somali region
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jan 03, 2025

The project is expected to provide irrigation for up to 10,000 hectares of agricultural land, enhancing local food production and supporting the livel...

Somalia and Ethiopia end diplomatic rift
Gelle Dheere  |  Jan 02, 2025

Speaking at a press conference in Mogadishu, following meetings with Ethiopia's Defence Minister Aisha Mohamed and State Minister for Foreign Affairs...

Ethiopian Airlines partners with DRC to launch Air Congo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 02, 2025

Ethiopian Airlines CEO Mesfin Tasew termed the partnership as a significant milestone in the airline’s strategy to strengthen African air transport.

World Bank staff question Ethiopia debt assessment reached with IMF, memo shows
Reuters  |  Dec 24, 2024

The authors suggest that based on the DSA, Ethiopia is facing a short-term liquidity crunch, and not a long-term solvency issue, a point of contention...

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